Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) has this week’s GOP Weekly Radio Address. I’m Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. An important bill was signed into law by President Trump this past week. The CARES Act is the single-biggest economic relief package in American history.
There are many rumors swirling around our great state about the Wisconsin National Guard mobilizing to enforce statewide quarantines, or quarantines in specific cities. Some rumors have reported seeing Guard troops staging vehicles and equipment at public locations in the
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined her Democratic colleagues calling on Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) to immediately convene the legislature to address the COVID-19 crisis. Democrats outlined specific proposals to provide
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led the Wisconsin congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump Thursday, expressing support for Gov. Tony Evers’ major disaster declaration request to assist Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response. “We write to express support for Governor
MADISON – A new online exam is available for individuals to become temporarily certified until October 31 as a commercial pesticide applicator. This video details how to sign-up for the exam, developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin –
MADISON, Wis. – Spring and summer are when people encounter wild animals the most. Wisconsin’s Keep Wildlife Wild initiative urges people to call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or the Department of Natural Resources before assuming a wild animal is orphaned or in need
In response to the Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment claim statistic released today, revealing that 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “The two-week number of unemployment claims now stands at approximately 10 million,
The League thanks U.S. District Judge James Conley for recognizing the grave danger that voters, poll workers and city and village staff are facing in carrying out the Spring Presidential Preference Primary. Judge Conley’s ruling strikes a reasonable balance between safety
While keeping people distanced from each other during the current public health emergency is critical to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the people of Wisconsin still require health care – related to COVID-19 or not. Using computers, tablets, cell phones,
[Madison, WI] – Upon review of Judge Conley’s decision and filing our notice of appeal with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “Democrats asked the federal court
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Speaker Robin Vos State Capitol, Room 211 South
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Michael Alexander, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been named the seventh Chancellor of the university, which has campus locations in Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. The University of Wisconsin
MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Joe Bragger: “It’s with a heavy heart I make this statement. The slight optimism that was floating around at the beginning of the year for our dairy
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, West Allis Mayor Dan Devine, Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik, Milwaukee County Medical Director Dr. Ben Weston, and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council have submitted a letter to Governor Evers
Dem presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is calling for Wisconsin’s April 7 election to be delayed. He also wants the state to conduct the vote entirely by mail and extend early voting. In the meantime, he urged his supporters to vote
A federal judge lamented an increasing public health crisis that the Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers have “refused to accept as sincere enough to stop” Tuesday’s election. Still, U.S. Judge James Conley said yesterday he can’t act as a “super
MILWAUKEE — Judge Jill Karofsky announced she has earned the support of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Judge Jill Karofsky will be a wonderful addition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Her career as a judge,
MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Charlie Wetzel for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am so happy to share an endorsement from Charlie Wetzel,” said Sargent. “Charlie has been a
[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, after Jill Karofsky attacked Justice Daniel Kelly for merely standing in front of Trump signs at events, Karofsky accepted $1.3 Million in help from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Jill Karofsky’s hypocrisy
Secretary-designee Andrea Palm Department of Health Services 1 West Wilson Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Secretary-designee Palm, The effects of COVID-19 and Wisconsin’s response to it have undoubtedly caused great anxiety across our state. As legislative representatives of the people of
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) has this week’s GOP Weekly Radio Address. I’m Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. An important bill was signed into law by President Trump this past week. The CARES Act is the single-biggest economic relief package in American history. The $2.2 trillion law includes direct payments to individuals and
There are many rumors swirling around our great state about the Wisconsin National Guard mobilizing to enforce statewide quarantines, or quarantines in specific cities. Some rumors have reported seeing Guard troops staging vehicles and equipment at public locations in the Milwaukee area. Other rumors suggest a military-enforced shutdown of healthcare
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined her Democratic colleagues calling on Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) to immediately convene the legislature to address the COVID-19 crisis. Democrats outlined specific proposals to provide relief to Wisconsin families and small businesses facing personal challenges
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led the Wisconsin congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump Thursday, expressing support for Gov. Tony Evers’ major disaster declaration request to assist Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response. “We write to express support for Governor Tony Evers’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the
MADISON – A new online exam is available for individuals to become temporarily certified until October 31 as a commercial pesticide applicator. This video details how to sign-up for the exam, developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – Pesticide Applicator Training Program: https://youtu.be/_0dKigCIhVQ Currently, the following categories are available:
MADISON, Wis. – Spring and summer are when people encounter wild animals the most. Wisconsin’s Keep Wildlife Wild initiative urges people to call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or the Department of Natural Resources before assuming a wild animal is orphaned or in need of assistance. Under Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order, wildlife rehabilitation
In response to the Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment claim statistic released today, revealing that 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “The two-week number of unemployment claims now stands at approximately 10 million, which puts the two-week job loss on scale with an
The League thanks U.S. District Judge James Conley for recognizing the grave danger that voters, poll workers and city and village staff are facing in carrying out the Spring Presidential Preference Primary. Judge Conley’s ruling strikes a reasonable balance between safety and protecting the election. By allowing an extension of absentee
While keeping people distanced from each other during the current public health emergency is critical to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the people of Wisconsin still require health care – related to COVID-19 or not. Using computers, tablets, cell phones, and other technology to conduct health care visits at a
[Madison, WI] – Upon review of Judge Conley’s decision and filing our notice of appeal with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “Democrats asked the federal court to quickly rewrite our election laws, and while the court
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Speaker Robin Vos State Capitol, Room 211 South
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Michael Alexander, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been named the seventh Chancellor of the university, which has campus locations in Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Alexander’s appointment, following
MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Joe Bragger: “It’s with a heavy heart I make this statement. The slight optimism that was floating around at the beginning of the year for our dairy farmers has been buried. We have entered unprecedented times as
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, West Allis Mayor Dan Devine, Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik, Milwaukee County Medical Director Dr. Ben Weston, and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council have submitted a letter to Governor Evers requesting support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
Dem presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is calling for Wisconsin’s April 7 election to be delayed. He also wants the state to conduct the vote entirely by mail and extend early voting. In the meantime, he urged his supporters to vote by mail. “People should not be forced to put their
A federal judge lamented an increasing public health crisis that the Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers have “refused to accept as sincere enough to stop” Tuesday’s election. Still, U.S. Judge James Conley said yesterday he can’t act as a “super department of health for the state of Wisconsin” and stop
MILWAUKEE — Judge Jill Karofsky announced she has earned the support of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Judge Jill Karofsky will be a wonderful addition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Her career as a judge, prosecutor, and victim’s advocate has given her an immense understanding
MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Charlie Wetzel for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am so happy to share an endorsement from Charlie Wetzel,” said Sargent. “Charlie has been a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and an invaluable artist
[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, after Jill Karofsky attacked Justice Daniel Kelly for merely standing in front of Trump signs at events, Karofsky accepted $1.3 Million in help from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Jill Karofsky’s hypocrisy truly knows no bounds. After insisting to voters for months
Secretary-designee Andrea Palm Department of Health Services 1 West Wilson Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Secretary-designee Palm, The effects of COVID-19 and Wisconsin’s response to it have undoubtedly caused great anxiety across our state. As legislative representatives of the people of Wisconsin, we write you with great concern over a double